About This Course

We live in the most disruptive time in human history. Even the best minds are unable to predict the changes just a few years out. But change will happen. Will you choose to be part of the revolution or will you and your career be run over by it? Disruptive innovative thinking is widely viewed to be the most valuable commodity in today’s business world. There is a constant need to upend the norms and implement new, fresh and creative ideas. This course introduces you to disruptive innovative thinking; gives examples of disruptive companies; reveals why many companies suffer harmful disruption; lists the characteristics of a disruptive innovative thinker; identifies actions your company can pursue to spur disruptive innovation; and so much more. Earn 3.5 PDUs as you learn how to prepare for a successful disruptive ride ahead. Better to be the disruptor than the disrupted!

This course is also available in the PDU Passport, our all-access pass to every InSite PDU course.

Outline: 

• Definitions of disruptive thinking and disruptive innovation
• Examples of companies that have implemented disruptive innovation
• Why companies get disrupted
• How to support your team while practicing disruptive innovation
• Actions your company can pursue to spur disruptive innovative thinking
• Steps in the search for disruptive innovation

• The 10X Rule

Takeaways:

• Answers to frequently asked questions regarding disruptive innovative thinking
• An exercise
• Several summary takeaway sheets to reference back in the office
• Course quiz
• Certificate of Completion

Target Audience:

Anyone who is affected by disruptive innovative thinking including any working professionals who need to learn about disruptive thinking and protect their jobs and companies through disruptive innovations. Management and senior management would also benefit from this course.

Outcome: 3.50 Professional Development Units (PDUs) that can be applied towards the following certifications: PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-BA, PMI-RMP, and PMI-SP.

This course also qualifies for HR recertifications credits. Click here to take the HR version of the course to receive credits approved through HRCI and SHRM.

Author: Neal Whitten

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will I earn Professional Development Units (PDUs)?

  Yes, you can! All of our InSite courses qualify for Professional Development Units (PDUs) through PMI®. We’ve aligned them to meet the requirements of the PMI Talent Triangle™ making it easy for you to submit them with PMI®. We’ve created step-by-step instructions to claiming your PDUs here.

• What is the Talent Triangle, and how does it impact my PDUs?

  PMI requires that you earn a minimum number of 8 PDUs in Technical Project Management, Leadership, and Strategic and Business Management categories. This course qualifies for 3.5  Leadership PDUs towards your recertification.

   

• How long will I have access to this course?

  If you purchase the individual course, you will have access for 6 months from the time you activate the course key in your account. If you purchase the PDU Passport, you’ll have either 6 or 12 months from date of purchase depending which PDU Passport subscription you chose.

• When will I be able to access this course?

  Upon purchase, this course will automatically be added to your account. If you purchased this individual course, your 6-month access period will not begin until you activate the course key.  Once activated, you can access the course anytime you want, 24/7, with internet connection for 6-months. If you purchase the PDU Passport, your access will begin right away.

   

• How long will it take me to complete the course?

  You will earn 3.50 PDUs for completing this course. Therefore, it should take you about 3 and a half hours to complete the course, but you can revisit sections or watch lessons as many times as you wish during your access period. One of the best features is you can pause a course and pick up right where you left off when you log back into your account. InSite is self-paced, which makes it simple for you to learn when it is convenient for you.

• Can I access this course from a mobile device?

  Yes, you can take this course from your computer, tablet or mobile device.  If you can access the internet, you can access this course.

• How do I report my PDUs?

  You can report your PDUs and check your current PDU balance directly through PMI. For your convenience, we’ve created step-by-step instructions to claiming your PDUs here. You will receive a Certificate of Completion when you complete this course which you should save in case you get audited by PMI.

• DOES THIS COURSE COUNT TOWARDS MY SHRM OR HRCI CERTIFICATIONS?

  Yes! This course qualifies for HR re-certification credits. Your certificate of completion will have course information for PMI, HRCI and SHRM making it easy to report!